SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 293, 14 May 1914, Page 8

SPORTING.

EGMONT WINTER MEETING. FIIWT DAV'S RACES. Tlie weather was fine for the opening day of thii Kgmont R.C. Winter meeting', and a fair crowd rolled up at 11awera yesterday, the amount taken at tlie sates being only £l2 less thai that taken on tlu: first day last year. Good fields faced Mr O'Connor, and were sent oil' in fair order. The finishes were very close, rellecting great credit on the <'lnh's handicapper, Mr Geo. Morse, The lawns and racing track were splendid, and the fact that live llaweratrained horses won yesterday shows that the tracks have been kept in line condition by Mr Alf Morse, in spite of the heavy rain experienced of late. Stipendiaries McMahon and Gordon were in attendance, and had a busy day. An enquiry was held into interference met by Patronale, Kaniki, and Sir Moseley in tlie Tawliiti Handicap, but it was decided that the (rouble was purely accidental. lu the same race H. Goldfinch, rider of Wild Lupin was cautioned for careless handling of his mount. J. O'Shea, rider of Tyson in the Telegraph Handicap, was brought before the stewards for alleged crossing. The enquiry was adjourned until to-morrow, as was also an "inquest" into a squabble in the Ladies' Purse. The sum of £1.4,000 10s was put through the totalisators, as against £11,252 for the corresponding day .last year, an increase of £3643 lOs. Following are details of the racing:— TONGAHOE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs; second 15 sovs, third 5 sovs from Btakcs. One mile and a half — 5 —J. Pawson's b g Sam Pan, by San Fran—Waikaka, flyrs, lOst 121bs (Traill) 1 I—W. R. Tuck's b g St. Gate, aged, ■lOst (ilbs (Flynn) 2 7—l. .M. Laurent's eh m Clemency, aged, list 131bs (Adams) 3 Winner trained by O. Cox. Also started—4 Paoli, 9.i« (McCabe); •2 Parawanui, 0.8 (Marchant); 3 Exotic, 9.4 (Meagher); 6 Master Tupuhi, 9.4 (Ward); 8 Advancer, 9.0 (Groot); and 9 Alfa, 9.0 (Ilowden). From a good start, St. Gate and Advancer dashed away first. Parawanui lost his rider at the first jump. St. Gate and Advancer were still in front passing the stand, Parawanui (riderles*l running third and interfering with those behind. Exotic ran into third place along the back, followed by Sum Pan. The latter threw out a challenge to St. Gate three furlongs from houle, and leading into the straight won comfortably by two lengths. Clemency was a fair third, just beating Paoli and Exotic. Time, 2ntin 54 l-ssec. TAWIIITf HANDICAP, OPEN", of 150 sovs; second 15 sovs, third 5 sovs from stakes. Six furlongs—4—F. Selwood's b g l'lay OfT. by Coronet —Poniery, 3yrs, 7st 91bs (Droit* Yi 1 7C. W. Williams' eh g Glenfern, 0 yrs, 0-1 131b (Bell) 2 5—W. Ibii'l- le's eh g Wild Lupin, aged, Sst 211)8 (Goldfinch) ■■■• 3

Winner trained by T. Pine. Also started. —3 I'alronale. 5.7 I Emmerson); G Kcivi l'oto, 8.4 (('. Urowi:); 2 Sir iloselev, 8.4 (O'Shea); 1 Kaniki, 7.11 (W. Price); !) Crattan, 7.0 (Stevenson); 8 Tetikura, 7.8 (Goddard); and 10 Simple Sam, 7.(1 (Reed).

Wild l-upin was first into his stride, and showed the way to Grattan and Play Oil', Put run alu being last. The order was unchanged as they ran into the .straight, but Grattan then dropped out, and Play Oil' ran up to Wild Lupin. The pair were lighting out a neck and neck ■ finish when Glcnfern got through on the rails and split the pair, Play Oil' winning by a good head from Glent'ern, who was a head ill front of Wild Lupin. .Simple Sam, Patronale and Sir Mn.-scley finished close up. Time, 1 !ii it 17-''C.

i!AI I .AY AY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 10 sovs from stakes. Six furlongs— -3—l). .T. Goodwin's ch m Avon Park, by Sylvia Park—Lottie, 4yrs, 7*l 10 lbs (McCarten) 1 2—A. F. Fitzherbert's b g' Kurapai, 4yrs, Sst 31bs (Simpkins) 2 J. F. Butler's b m Conney, oyrs, Bst 121bg (Decley) 3 Winner trained !>v owner.

Also started. —1 Princess Moutoa, !).0 (W. Price); 5 Formulate (Alf. Olliver) 7.13: 7 Patronatii (Goddard) 7.12; 8 Glentullocli, 8.1 including 4Uw over (R. Young); and 6 Bell Paul, 7.0 (W. Bell).

Bell Paul momentarily showed in front from a good start, but Avon Park took up the running, Kurapai being' third. At four furlongs, the leaders were Avon Park, Kurapai, Princess Moutoa and Patronata. Avon Park and Kurapai turned for home together, and a great race resulted in the former winning by lialf a head. Conney was two and a half lengths away third, and Patronata fourth. Time, imin lSsees. LADIES' PURSE HANDICAP, of 7."> sovs; second horse 10 sovs from stakes. One mile and 110 yards—--2—-T. Foreman's br m Patroness, by Patronus— Pauline, oyrs, list 2

lbs (Mr S. Goddard) I 3—G. l.ning's br m Sweet Breeze, (i .yrs, lOst 711)9 (Mr Anstis) 2 (I—.T. Casscrly's br g Darby Paul, aged, list 21bs (Mr Clout) .... 3

Winner trained by T. Goddtml. Also started. —i Royal Patron, 11.9 (Mr McDonald!; 1 Kurnalpi. 11.2 (Dr. Paget): !) Millbanks, 11.2 (Mr Wade); 10 l!ed Coral, 10.10 including lib over (Mr Tattersall); 3 Bivouac, 10.7 (Mr Fowler); 12 Wee Paul, 10.7 (Mr Awdrv): 11 lied Saint, 10.7 (Mr Cuthro): 8 1 larbor Light, 10.S including lib over (Mr Mitchell); and 7 Sylvan Dale. 10.7 (MiTaylor).

Wee Paul and Patroness got the .best, of a line start. Patroness went to the front at the six furlong post, and wan never afterwards headed, winning comfortably by a length and a half from Sweet Breeze, who beat Darby Paul

by three parts of a length, Kurnalpi was fourth. Time, lmin s(isei

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of iOO sovs; second 10 sovs, third 5 I'roiu stakes. Five furlongs—2—\V. Walliugford's l>r g Tys«u. by Coronet—Nita, 3yrs," Sst lllh'.s (O'Shea) ] 9-J. F. liutler's b m Rector Girl, aged. Sst lib (Nodder) 2 12— J. Paterson's b g Escort, Svrs, 7.it (A. Reed) 3 Winner trained by C. Jackson. Also started—3 Calais, 9.9 'iX'clcy); 1 Gerberga, 9.0 (C. Brown); -) Brunswick, 8.2 (Emnierson); 7 Wauno, 7.0 (W. Price); 10 Zion, 7.5 (Stevenson); 0 Vliidineau, 7.5 (11. V.mug) ; 8 St. Luap, 7.3 (Goldfinch) coupled with St. Carrie, 7.1 (Monk); 11 Captain Miro, 7.0 (T. Fryer); 5 Gay Guard, 7-0 (Bell); and 13 Opnke, 7.0 (K. Umbess).

After considerable delay, the field moved off in straggling order, Tyson being' three lengths in front of Guy Guard and the vest strung out. Escort ran into third place at the bend, iiut gave way to Rector Girl inßide the distance. Tyson had too big a lead, however, and ran in an easy winner by a lenirth from Rector Girl. Escort was half a length away third, and Calais and Vladineau followed in tliat order. Time, lmin 5 1 /, sec. McRAR MEMORIAL IIANDICAI', OPEN, of 200 sovs; second 15 sovs, and

third 5 sovs fiom stakes. Olio and ft quarter miles — 3—T. Bristol's b g Leonta, by (;onqueror—Fairwind, Oyrs, Bst 71bs (W. Price) 1 SM. F. Mills' br g Cheddar, (iv i s, 7st lllbs (O'Shea-) 2 I—J. George's br g Royal Arms, 4 yrs, Sst (Emnierson) 3

Winner trained by F. Tilley.' Also started. —8 Jlaniwakaha. 8.0 (Goldfinch); 4 Passadcna, 7.1S >' Ueeley); S Mulga JiilJ, 7.10 (Goddard); 7 Royal Dragoon, 6.1,'j (Cordue); and 2 Sty rax 6.9 (Bull).

Hoyal Dragoon led past tin 1 stand from Cheddar, l'assadena, aii' 1 Mulga Bill, with Leoiita last. No change took place until the four furlong' host was reached, where lioyal Arms and Manawakaha improved their positions, lioyal Arms was blocked shortly -before turning for home, and Cheddar 'headed lioyal Dragoon. Royal Arms and Lconta then came very fast, and were just on Cheddar's heels when Lconta, running away from the whip cut Royal Arms right out. Lennta beat Cheddar on the post I by a good head, and lioyal Anns, pulling ' up, was three lengths away third, i'nssadei'.a was fourth. Time, 2min lS'/asee. WA'IHI HANDICAP, of 100 tovs; second 10 sovs from stakes. One mile and liO yards—(l—E. Short's 1) g John Wiliie, by Campfire—Sporting Queen, o yrs, 7st 12!hs (Xodder) 1 I—D. Fraser's br g S.quare Deal, syrs, Bst 131bs (Adams) 2 4—C. Sliarwood's br g Maniuroa, 4 yrs, 7st 121ba (Dcclcy) ,'i Winner trained by owner.

Also started —3 Firing Line, 0.0 (O'Shea); j Minora, 7.12 (Stevenson); 2 Sweet \jiu, 7.1 (Hell); and 7 Conguard. 7.0 (IL Young). Square Deal led a bum hod r, owd pas.iing tin- stand, but John Willie was in front at the six furlong post. The hitter was n?v<T troubled, ant! won bv nearly a b.-ngth from Square Deal, who was four length in front of .Vlauiaroa. Sweet Van was fourth. Time, lmin ii:l sec.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. , Hawera, Last Night. The aeci pijinees for the second day are as follow: NGAMUTU HACK. 6 Furlongs—Rector Girl 5.7. Princess Moutoa B.(i, Avon Park 8.1, Brunswick 8.0, formulate aid St. Luap 7.1. Gay Guard and Opeke MOKOIA HANDICAP (Open), 6 Furlongs—Wild Lupin, Patronale 8.12, Kcwi Poto 8.!), Kaniki, Zetct 8.2. Gr;ittan 8.0. filenfern 7.13, Tetikuni, Simple Sam 7.12. MANA\VA!''i|I IICKjILICS, Miles —Sam Pan 11.12, St. Gate 10.11, Clemcncy 9.13, I'aoli 0.12, Patroness, Pare, wanui 9.8, Royal Patron 1J.5, Silver Rofu 0.2, Exotic. Master Tupuhi 0.1, Ssvect Breeze, Advancer !).().

OPEKE HANDICAP, 1 Mile and 110 Yards—Sty rax 8.12, John Willie 5.12. Firing Line 8.11. Connoy 8.1), Patroness 8.4, Maniai'oii 7.13, Minora, Kmnaliii 7.5). Bell Paul 7.0.

SHOR'J'S, j Furlongs—Geiberga, T.vkoi), Calais !',7, Captain Miro, Vludineau, Escort, Iliiie.kaha, Zion. Formulate, Wat.iue, Top Twig, Opeke, Cordon 8.7. MAXAIA HANDICAP (Open), 1 Mile and a Distance—Cheddar 8.3, Patronale 8.0, ilanawakaha 7.11. .Ylulga Mill 7.7 White Crane 7.2, Roval Dragn.m (i.ll). BOROUGH HANDICAP, 1 KuriongsSquare Deal 10.0, Lady Ami 0.0, Patvonata 8.11, Milllianka"' R. 9, Sweet Van 8.8, Gleiituliuch, Bivouac, Conguanl, Tahora 8.7.

THE PAHIATUA MEETING. WITHOUT TIIK TOTALISAOIi. By Telegraph—Press Association. Paliiatua, Last Night. The Paliiatua Racing Club, an oldestablished institution which was deprived of its permit three years ago held a non-telalisator meeting to-day 'llie weather wag fine and the attend anee large. Results: Hurdles.—''.'icnorchy 1. Master ila! aehl 2. Muscadine Won easilv. Tim: 3min 35/gsco. Ifaiden lla.k,— Bransiield anil Key note dead iieat 1. Menimoa .'i. Time lmin 2nsec.

Hack Hamli.np.— Uordon llelh' 1. Portcull is 2, Overrate ">. Won by a good length. Time. Imin.

Pahiatua Hack Handicap.--Topnote I. Conziska 2. Muscadine .1 Won easily. Time 2min 2."i | / i i sec. Hack and Hunters' Steeple.—Master Mulaclii I, Passive 2, Tyrannic Cliatis fell at th.* jump. Won comfortably. Time. 'lmin is-cc.

Welter !la.-k.—Kuiglilfall 1, M.mifc-t 2. ConzM;;'. Won by a length. Time, I mill 5.V/.-.

Ladies ' Bracelet.—Ranjikapua ), Branslield 2, Waiwetu 3. A eioaa finish. Time, Iniin 59* c* LODKI! CASK fsKTTf.BD. By Cable---Pi ess Association— Copyright London, May l'J. Tho J.oder case hag been settled on tlio basis of liberal compensation for Mr. Prior's loss. The imputations against Major T/oder were withdrawn. [Mr. Prior demanded compilation for (lie hot that a mare tent bv Major Loder to his stud farm infected lis horses with pink-eys.]